Trump’s veiled threats of blackmail or extortion on Cohen’s father-in-law are illegal. In my opinion, rather than depending on Congress to do more than use strong words, Cohen should file a criminal complaint against Guiliani and Trump.

WASHINGTON – Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and longtime fixer, announced through a spokesman Wednesday that he wouldn’t testify before Congress on Feb. 7 because of “threats” from the president.

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“Due to ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and Mr. Giuliani, as recently as this weekend, as well as Mr. Cohen’s continued cooperation with ongoing investigations, by advice of counsel, Mr. Cohen’s appearance will be postponed to a later date,” said Lanny Davis, a Cohen spokesman. “This is a time when Mr. Cohen had to put his family and their safety first.”

I completely agree. Cohen should immediately file criminal complaints against these two fascists. He could request a cease-and-desist order, a restraining order; and, he could press charges such as harassment and the issuing of a criminal threat (i.e. intimidation).

Gronda,
That’s a good idea in order to document things in the event threats are carried out. It’s not a due process protection where Cohen testifies under oath and is subject to cross-examination, however. Cohen was Trump’s fixer. He is/was skilled making threats by inference or veiled, so he recognized when those types of threats are being made on him. While there is controversy over whether a sitting president can be charged with a crime, Guiliani has no such immunity and his witness tampering or other charges should be taken before a grand jury